Rosenberg Trial
The Rosenberg Trial refers to the 1951 trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, an American couple accused of espionage for allegedly passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The trial took place in New York City and was marked by intense media coverage and public debate over the fairness of the proceedings. The couple was convicted in March 1951.
In 1953, after multiple appeals and widespread protests, the Rosenbergs were executed in the electric chair. Their case remains controversial, with ongoing discussions about the evidence presented, the political climate of the time, and the implications of their trial on civil liberties and the justice system in the United States.